Managing historic flood in the Krishna river basin: An experience of averting catastrophe - APWRDC presentation

The document is divided into the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Introduction: floods in Andhra Pradesh

Chapter 2: Krishna river basin

Chapter 3: Historic flood in Krishna basin

Chapter 4: Limitations for flood discharge

• Dam specific constraints
  • Srisailam
  • Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
  • Prakasam Barrage
• Unprecedented heavy rainfall
• Short Lead Time

Chapter 5: Krishna Basin Flood Management

• State Flood Control Centre Flood Management Strategy
• Decision Support System
  • APSRAC
  • IMD Rainfall Forecast
  •  CWC Forecast 
  • Experts Advise 
  • CIOKRIP Meetings
• Communication Systems
  
  • SMS Based Information System
  • Role of Press and Electronic Media
  • Internet Service Real Time Monitoring & Modelling
• Real time Monitoring and Modelling

Chapter 6: Participation of Farmers Organisations

Chapter 7: Post Flood Management Restoration of Irrigation Systems

Chapter 8: Impact of Flood : Relief & Rehabilitation